There are 4 ways to get from Tufts University to Newton by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 96 bus, line 71 bus
best- Take the bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Harvardbus 96
- Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 71
55 min$2–4Tram
- Take the tram from Lechmere to Newton Centretram D
1h 14m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Newtontaxi 8.5 mi
17 min$28–35Drive 8.5 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Newtoncar 8.5 mi
17 min$2–3
Tufts University to Newton by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Newton is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tufts University to Newton. However, there are services departing from College Ave @ Professors Row and arriving at Watertown Sq Terminal via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Tufts University to Newton. However, there are services departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Newton Centre via Lechmere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Tufts University and Newton is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Newton without a car is to line 96 bus and line 71 bus which takes 55 min and costs $1 - $5.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Tufts University to Newton, including transfers.
Tufts University to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from College Ave @ Professors Row station.
Tufts University to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lechmere station.
Tufts University to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Watertown Sq Terminal via College Ave @ Professors Row and Harvard in around 55 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Lechmere to Newton Centre every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 48 min.
Tram from Lechmere to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Tufts University to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Newton is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Tufts University to Newton.
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